Roger Binny
Cricketer and sportscaster from India
Born
July 19th, 1955
70 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
India
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Played international cricket for India from 1979 to 1987. Contributed as a key all-rounder in India's 1983 Cricket World Cup victory. Scored 1,175 runs and took 69 wickets in One Day Internationals. Also served as a cricket commentator and sportscaster post-retirement, offering insights into the game for various media outlets.
Part of India's 1983 Cricket World Cup winning team
Scored 1,175 runs in ODIs
Took 69 wickets in ODIs
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